Rock (1950s) (Reference)
The reference list includes records that have been obtained and/or rated
(in blue) as well as many other records that have been recommended from
various sources.
Johnny Ace (192954)
- Memorial Album [(1973), MCA], B+
Faye Adams
- The Herald Recordings [1953, Collectables]
Hasil Adkins (1936 )
- Out to Hunch [1986, Norton]
- Chicken Walk [1986, Buffalo Bop]
- What the Hell Was I Thinking [1997, Fat Possum]
Lee Allen (192694)
- Walkin' With Mr. Lee [1958, Collectables], B+
Paul Anka (1941 )
- 30th Anniversary Collection [(1989), Rhino], B
- Rock Swings [2005, Verve], C+
Frankie Avalon (1939 )
- The Best of Frankie Avalon [(1995), Varese Sarabande]
Gus Backus
- My Chick Is Fine [(1995), Bear Family]
Mickey Baker (1925 )
- Wildest Guitar [1959, Atlantic]
- Blues and Jazz Guitar [(1977), Kicking Mule]
- Rock with a Sock [(1994), Bear Family]
LaVern Baker (192997)
- Soul on Fire: The Best of LaVern Baker [(1991), Atlantic], A
Hank Ballard (1936 )
- Sexy Ways: The Best of Hank Ballard and the Midnighters [(1993), Rhino], B+
Dave Bartholomew (19202019)
- The Big Beat of Dave Bartholomew: 20 of His Milestone Productions 19491960 [194960, Capitol], B+(**)
- The Spirit of New Orleans: The Genius of Dave Bartholomew [194962, Capitol, 2 CD], B+
The Belmonts
- The Best of the Belmonts [(1994), Relic]
Jesse Belvin (193360)
- Goodnight, My Love [195557, Virgin]
- The Blues Baladeer [195258, Specialty], B
Boyd Bennett (1925 )
- Tennessee Rock 'n' Roll [(1991), Charly]
Brook Benton (193188)
- 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: The Best of Brook Benton [195970, Mercury], A
- 40 Greatest Hits [(1989), Mercury, 2 CD]
- Endlessly: The Best of Brook Benton [(1998), Rhino]
Chuck Berry (19262017)
- After School Session [195557, Chess], B+(***)
- One Dozen Berrys [1957, Chess], B+(***)
- His Best, Vol. 1 [195558, Chess], A
- Chuck Berry Is on Top [195559, Chess], A
- Rockin' at the Hops [195960, Chess], B+(**)
- New Juke Box Hits [1961, Chess], B+(*)
- Twist [195561, Chess], A
- On Stage [1963, Chess], B
- The Great Twenty-Eight [195564, Chess], A+
- Chuck Berry's Golden Decade [195564, Chess, 2LP], A
- Chuck Berry's Golden Decade Volume 2 [195564, Chess, 2LP], A
- Rock 'N Roll Rarities [195764, Chess, 2LP], B+(***)
- Chuck Berry in London [1965, Chess], B+(***)
- Fresh Berry's [1965, Chess], B+(**)
- Chuck Berry's Golden Hits [1966, 1989), Mercury], B
- Chuck Berry in Memphis [1967, Mercury], B+(*)
- Live at Fillmore Auditorium [1967, Mercury], B
- From St. Louie to Frisco [1968, Mercury], B+(*)
- Concerto in B-Goode [1969, Mercury], B+(*)
- Toronto Rock 'N' Roll Revival 1969 [1969, Sunset Blvd.], B+(***)
- Back Home [1970, Chess], B+(***)
- San Francisco Dues [1971, Chess], B
- The London Chuck Berry Sessions [1972, Chess], B
- The Definitive Collection [195572, Geffen/Chess/Chronicles], A+
- Bio [1973, Chess], B+(**)
- The Chess Box [195573, Chess, 3CD], A
- The Anthology [195573, MCA/Chess, 2CD], A
- Gold [195573, Geffen/Chess, 2CD], A
- Chuck Berry [1975, Chess], B+(**)
- Rockit [1979, Atco], B+(*)
- His Best, Vol. 2 [(1997), Chess]
- Chuck [2017, Dualtone], A
Richard Berry (193597)
- Get Out of the Car [(1993), Virgin]
The Big Bopper (193059)
- Hellooo Baby! The Best of the Big Bopper [195459, Rhino], B+
Otis Blackwell (19312002)
- Otis Blackwell 195355 [195355, Flyright]
- Singin' the Blues [1956, Davis]
- All Shook Up [1976, Shanachie]
- These Are My Songs! [1978, Inner City], B
Pat Boone (1934 )
- 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: The Best of Pat Boone [195562, MCA], B
- Pat Boone's Greatest Hits [(1993), MCA]
- Fifties: Complete [(1997), Bear Family, 12 CD]
James Brown (19332006)
- Think! [1960, Polydor], A
- The Federal and King Singles As and Bs 19561961 [195661, Acrobat, 2CD], A
- Roots of a Revolution [195664, Polydor, 2 CD]
- Live at the Apollo [1963, Polydor], A
- The Singles, Volume Two: 19601963 [195863, Hip-O Select, 2 CD], A
- Papa's Got a Brand New Bag [1965, King], B+(***)
- Cold Sweat [1967, King], A
- Live at the Apollo, Volume 2 [1968, Polydor], A
- Say It Live and Loud: Live in Dallas 08.26.68 [1968, Polydor], A
- Gettin' Down to It [196869, Verve], B
- Soul on Top [1969, Verve], A
- It's a Mother [1969, King]
- Say It Loud I'm Black and I'm Proud [1969, King]
- The Popcorn [1969, King]
- Live at Home With His Bad Self [1969, Polydor], A
- Foundations of Funk: A Brand New Bag 19641969 [196469, Polydor, 2 CD], A
- Soul Pride: The Instrumentals [196069, Polydor, 2 CD]
- Sex Machine [196970, Polydor], A
- Super Bad [1970, King], B+(***)
- Funk Power 1970: A Brand New Thang [1970, Polydor], A
- Hot Pants [1971, Polydor], A
- There It Is [1972, Polydor], A
- 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: The Best of James Brown [195872, Polydor], A
- Get on the Good Foot [1972, Polydor], B+(*)
- The Payback [1973, Polydor], A
- Hell [1974, Polydor], A
- Make It Funky: The Big Payback 19711975 [197175, Polydor, 2 CD]
- Love Power Peace: Live at the Olympia, Paris, 1971 [1971, Polydor], B+
- Get on the Good Foot [1972, Polydor], B+
- In the Jungle Groove [196972, Polydor], A+
- The CD of JB: Sex Machine and Other Soul Classics [196173, Polydor], A
- Motherlode [196776, Polydor], A
- The Best of James Brown Volume 2: The '70s [20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection] [197076, Polydor], A
- The Original Disco Man [1979, Polydor], B+
- JB40: 40th Anniversary Collection [195679, Polydor, 2 CD], A
- Dead on the Heavy Funk 19751983 [197583, Polydor, 2 CD]
- Soul Syndrome [1980, Rhino], A
- Star Time [195684, Polydor, 4 CD], A+
- James Brown's Funky People [(1986), Polydor]
- James Brown's Funky People, Part 2 [(1988), Polydor]
- Santa's Got a Brand New Bag [1988, Rhino]
- 20 All-Time Greatest Hits! [(1991), Polydor]
- The Greatest Hits of the Fourth Decade [(1992), Scott Brothers]
- Live at the Apollo 1995 [1995, Scotti Brothers]
Nappy Brown (1929 )
- Night Time Is the Right Time [195462, Atlantic/Savoy, 2 CD], B+
- Don't Be Angry! [1985, Savoy]
- I'm a Wild Man [1994, New Moon Music], B
Roy Brown (1925 )
- Mighty Mighty Man [195359, Ace]
- Good Rockin' Tonight: The Best of Roy Brown [194757, Rhino], B
- The Complete Imperial Recordings [195658, Capitol], B+(*)
- Hard Times [196768, Bluesday], A
- Blues Deluxe [(1991), Charly]
Ruth Brown (19282006)
- Rockin' in Rhythm: The Best of Ruth Brown [194959, Rhino]
- Miss Rhythm: Greatest Hits and More [194960, Atlantic, 2 CD], A
- Blues on Broadway [1989, Fantasy]
Sonny Burgess (1931 )
- We Wanna Boogie [1990, Rounder], B+
- w/Dave Alvin: Tennessee Border [1992, Hightone], B
Dorsey Burnette (193279)
- Great Shakin' Fever [(1992), Bear Family]
- The Best of Dorsey Burnette: The Era Years [(1994), Dominion]
Johnny Burnette (193464)
- Rockabilly Boogie [(1989), Bear Family]
- The Best of Johnny Burnette: You're Sixteen [(1992), Capitol]
- Rock 'n' Roll Trio / Tear It Up [(1996), BGO]
The Cadillacs
- The Best of the Cadillacs [(1990), Rhino]
- The Complete Josie Sessions [(1995), Bear Family, 4 CD]
- For Collectors Only [(1992), Collectables, 3 CD]
Ray Campi
- Gone, Gone, Gone! [1986, Rounder]
- Taylor, Texas 1988 [1988, Bear Family]
Wynona Carr (192476)
- Dragnet for Jesus [194954, Specialty]
- Jump Jack Jump! [195559, Specialty], B+
The Champs [1957 ]
- Wing Ding [(1993), Ace]
- Tequila: The Champs Greatest Hits [(1994), Capitol]
- The Early Singles [(1996), Ace]
- Tequila: The Very Best of the Champs [(1997), Music Club]
- Tequila: The Very Best of the Champs [(1998), Collectables]
The Channels [1956 ]
- The Channels Featuring Earl Lewis: Golden Oldies [195659, Essential Music Group], B+(*)
The Chantels [19561970]
- The Best of the Chantels [(1990), Rhino], A
Bobby Charles (1938 )
- Bobby Charles [1971, Chess]
- Chess Masters [(1986), Chess]
- Secrets of the Heart [1998, Stony Plain]
Ray Charles (19302004)
- The Complete Swing Time and Down Beat Recordings [194952, Night Train, 2 CD]
- The Early Years [194952, King], B+
- Ray Charles [195356, Atlantic], A
- The Great Ray Charles [1956, Atlantic], B+(**)
- The Genius After Hours [195657, Atlantic], B+(**)
- Yes Indeed! [195258, Atlantic], A
- w/Milt Jackson: Soul Brothers / Soul Meeting [195758, Atlantic, 2 CD], B
- What'd I Say [195259, Atlantic], A
- The Genius of Ray Charles [1959, Atlantic], B+(**)
- Blues + Jazz [195059, Atlantic, 2 CD]
- Ray Charles in Person [1959, Atlantic], B+(*)
- Ray Charles Live [195859, Atlantic], B+(***)
- The Best of Ray Charles: The Atlantic Years [195159, Rhino], A
- The Birth of Soul [195159, Rhino/Atlantic, 3 CD], A
- The Genius Sings the Blues [195260, Atlantic], B+(***)
- Genius + Soul = Jazz [196061, DCC], B
- Ray Charles and Betty Carter [1961, ABC], B
- Berlin, 1962 [1962, Pablo], B+
- Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music [196263, Rhino], A
- Ingredients in a Recipe for Soul [1963, Sandstone], B
- Greatest Hits, Vol. 1 [196165, DCC]
- Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 [196165, DCC]
- Greatest Country and Western Hits [196266, DCC], A
- The Genius: 20 Greatest Hits [196068, Platinum], A
- Doing His Thing [1969, ABC]
- Genius + Soul = Jazz / My Kind of Jazz [196070, Rhino]
- Live in Stockholm 1972 [1972, Tangerine], B+(*)
- The Genius Hits the Road [195672, Concord], B+(*)
- Uh Huh: His Greatest Hits [195972, Sandstone/DCC, 2CD], A
- True to Life [1977, Atlantic], B+(**)
- Friendship [198486, Columbia/Legacy], C+
- Complete Country and Western Recordings [195986, Rhino, 4 CD], B+
- Genius and Soul: The 50th Anniversary Collection [194993, Rhino, 5 CD], B+
- Genius Loves Company [2004, Concord/Hear Music], B
- w/The Count Basie Orchestra: Ray Sings, Basie Swings [2006, Concord/Hear Music], B+(*)
Chubby Checker (1941 )
- Limbo Party [1962, Parkway]
- The Best of Chubby Checker: 19591963 [Cameo Parkway] [195963, ABKCO], A
- Chubby Checker's Greatest Hits [(1972), London]
Jimmy Clanton (1940 )
- This Is Jimmy Clanton [(1998), Music Club]
Dee Clark (193890)
- Rain Drops [(1994), Charly]
- Rain Drops [(1994), Vee Jay]
Petula Clark (1932 )
- The Greatest Hits of Petula Clark [(1986), GNP]
- Downtown: The Greatest Hits of Petula Clark [(1999), Buddha]
- Nixa Years, Vol. 1: Another Door Opens [(2000), RPM]
- Nixa Years, Vol. 2: Gonna Catch Me a Bluebird
The Cleftones
- Heart and Soul / For Sentimental Reasons [195661, Westside]
- The Best of the Cleftones [(1991), Rhino]
The Clovers [1948 ]
- Down in the Alley: The Best of the Clovers [(1991), Rhino], A
- The Very Best of the Clovers [(1988), Rhino]
The Coasters [19561972]
- The Very Best of the Coasters [195460, Rhino], A+
- 50 Coastin' Classics [195468, Rhino, 2 CD], A+
Eddie Cochran (193860)
- The Early Years [1956, Ace], B
- Legendary Masters [195659, Capitol], A
- Somethin' Else: The Fine Lookin' Hits of Eddie Cochran [(1998), Razor & Tie]
The Collins Kids [1958 ]
- Introducing Larry and Lorrie [1958, Columbia]
- Hop, Skip and Jump [(1991), Bear Family]
- Rockin'est [(1998), Bear Family]
Sam Cooke (193164)
- w/The Soul Stirrers: Sam Cooke With the Soul Stirrers [195157, Specialty], A
- w/The Soul Stirrers: Sam Cooke With the Soul Stirrers: In the Beginning [195158, Specialty]
- The Complete Specialty Recordings of Sam Cooke [195157, Specialty, 3CD]
- Hits of the 50's [1960, RCA], B
- My Kind of Blues [1961, RCA], B+(*)
- Twistin' the Night Away [1962, RCA], A
- Night Beat [1963, RCA], A
- Live at the Harlem Square Club, 1963 [1963, RCA]
- The Rhythm and the Blues [196163, RCA], B
- Ain't That Good News [1964, RCA], A
- Sam Cooke at the Copa [1964, Abkco], A
- Keep Movin' On [196364, Abkco], A
- The Man and His Music [195764, RCA], A+
- Portrait of a Legend 19511964 [195164, Abkco], A
- The Two Sides of Sam Cooke [(1970), Specialty]
- Greatest Hits [(1998), RCA]
- 16 Most Requested Songs [(2000), Castle]
- The Man Who Invented Soul [(2000), RCA, 4 CD]
Cookie and the Cupcakes
- By Request: Legends of Swamp Pop [(1995), Jin]
The Crests [1956 ]
- The Best of the Crests Featuring Johnny Maestro [(1990), Rhino]
The Crew Cuts
- The Best of the Crew Cuts: The Mercury Years [(1996), Mercury]
The Crickets
- The Crickets [1958, Coral]
- In Style with the Crickets [1961, Coral]
- The Liberty Years [(1991), EMI America]
- Cover to Cover [(1995), Music Club]
- Still in Style [Bear Family]
The Cues
- Why [(1991), Bear Family]
Bobby Darin (193673)
- Two of a Kind [1961, Atco]
- Splish Splash: The Best of Bobby Darin Volume One [195871, Atco], B
- Mack the Knife: The Best of Bobby Darin Volume Two [195861, Atco], B+
- Live From Las Vegas [1963, Capitol], B
- The Swinging Side of Bobby Darin [196265, Capitol Jazz], A
- The Legendary Bobby Darin [196273, Capitol], B+
- The Ultimate Bobby Darin [(1988), Warner Brothers]
- Capitol Collectors Series [(1989), Capitol]
- As Long as I'm Singing: The Bobby Darin Anthology [(1995), Rhino, 4 CD]
Ronnie Dawson (1939 )
- Rockin' Bones: The Legendary Masters [195762, Crystal Clear, 2 CD]
- Monkey Beat!! [198894, Crystal Clear]
- Just Rockin' and Rolin' [1996, Upstart]
Bobby Day (193290)
- Rockin' Robin: The Best of Bobby Day [(2002), Ace]
The Del Vikings
- The Best of the Del-Vikings [195458, MCA]
- 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Del Vikings [195761, Hip-O], B+(**)
- Come Go with Me: The Best of the Dell Vikings [(1997), Hip-O]
The Dells [1952 ]
- The Best of the Vee-Jay Years [195565, Shout! Factory], B+(**)
- The Dells [1969, Chess]
- Love Is Blue [1969, Cadet]
- Oh, What a Night [1970, Vee-Jay]
- Oh What a Night: The Great Ballads [196774, Chess]
- I Touched a Dream [1980, 20th Century]
- Rockin' on Bandstand [1983, Charly]
- On Their Corner [(1992), Chess]
- Dreams of Contentment [(1993), Vee-Jay]
- The Dells, Vol. 2 [(1994), Vee-Jay]
- Bring Back the Love: Classic Dells Soul [(1996), Chess]
- Anthology [(1999), Hip-O, 2 CD]
Sugar Pie DeSanto (1935 )
- Down in the Basement [195966, Chess], B+
- Refined Sugar [2005, Jasman], B+(*)
Bo Diddley (19282008)
- Bo Diddley / Go Bo Diddley [195558, Chess], A
- I'm a Man: The Chess Masters, 19551958 [195558, Hip-O Select, 2 CD], A
- Bo Diddley Is a Gunslinger [1960, Checker], B+(**)
- w/Chuck Berry: Two Great Guitars [1964, Chess], B+(*)
- The Definitive Collection [195566, Geffen/Chess], A
- Rare and Well Done [195568, Chess], A
- The Chess Box [195574, Chess, 2 CD], A+
- His Best: Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [(1997), Chess]
Dion DiMucci (1937 )
- Dion Hits [195863, Ace], A
- Kickin' Child: The Lost Album 1965 [1965, Norton], C
- Bronx Blues: The Columbia Recordings (19621965) [196265, Columbia], A
- The Essential Dion [196168, Columbia/Legacy], B+
- Recorded Live at the Bitter End August 1971 [1971, Omnivore], B
- Reunion: Live at Madison Square Garden [1972, Rhino]
- Born to Be With You [1975, Phil Spector]
- Return of the Wanderer [1978, DCC]
- 24 Golden Greats [(1983), Arista]
- The Road I'm On: A Retrospective [(1997), Sony, 2 CD]
- Deja Nu [(2000), Ace]
- King of the New York Streets [195899, Capitol, 3 CD], B+
- Son of Skip James [2007, Verve Forecast], B+(*)
- Tank Full of Blues [2012, Blue Horizon], B+(**)
- Blues With Friends [2020, Keeping the Blues Alive], B+(*)
Fats Domino (19282017)
- Blues Kingpins [194955, Capitol/The Right Stuff], B
- My Blue Heaven: The Best of Fats Domino [194961, EMI], A+
- The Fats Domino Jukebox: 20 Greatest Hits the Way You Originally Heard Them [194961, Capitol], A
- They Call Me the Fat Man [194962, EMI, 4 CD], B+
- Live From Austin TX [1986, New West], B+(***)
- Alive and Kickin' [2000, Tipitina's], A
The Dominoes
- The Dominoes Meet the Ravens [(1995), Sequel]
- All Their Hits [(1995), King]
- Have Mercy Baby [Charly]
Don and Dewey
- Jungle Hop [195764, Specialty], B+(**)
Lonnie Donegan (19312002)
- Live [1957, Zircon]
- Putting On the Styles [195566, Sequel, 3 CD], B
- Collection [(1989), Castle]
- The EP Collection [(1992), See For Miles]
- More Than "Pie in the Sky" [(1993), Bear Family, 8 CD]
- Showcase . . . Plus [(2000), Sequel]
- Lonnie ... Plus [(2000), Sequel]
The Drifters [1953 ]
- Let the Boogie Roll: The Greatest Hits 19531958 [195358, Atlantic, 2 CD], A
- The Very Best of the Drifters [195964, Rhino], A+
- All-Time Greatest Hits and More: 19591965 [195965, Atlantic, 2 CD], A
- The Drifters' Golden Hits [195966, Atlantic], A
- Anthology One: Clyde McPhatter and the Drifters [(1996), Sequel]
- Rockin' and Driftin': The Drifters Box [(1996), Rhino, 3 CD]
Jack Earls
- Hey Slim, Let's Bop! His Complete Sun Recordings [(1999), Charly]
Duane Eddy (1938 )
- Twang Thang: The Duane Eddy Anthology [(1993), Rhino, 2 CD]
Tommy Edwards (192269)
- The Complete Hits of Tommmy Edwards [195158, Eric]
Willie Egan (19332004)
- Wow Wow/Rockin' the Blues: The Complete Vita/Mambo Sessions [195556, Empire Musicwerks], A
- Come On [(1993), Relic]
Esquerita
- Capitol Collectors Series [195859, Capitol], B
Paul Evans
- The Fabulous Teens and Beyond [195961, Ace 551A]
The Everly Brothers [19541973]
- The Everly Brothers [1957, Cadence]
- Songs Our Daddy Taught Us [1958, Cadence], B+(**)
- Cadence Classics: Their 20 Greatest Hits [195760, Rhino], A
- This Is the Everly Brothers: 16 of Their Greatest Hits [195760, Music Club], A
- It's Everly Time! [1960, Collectors' Choice], B+
- The Fabulous Style of the Everly Brothers [1960, Rhino]
- A Date With the Everly Brothers [1961, Collectors' Choice], B+
- The Everly Brothers Sing Great Country Hits [1963, Collectors' Choice], B+
- The Very Best of the Everly Brothers [1964, Warner Brothers], A
- Roots [1968, Collectors' Choice], B
- Classic Everly Brothers [(1992), Bear Family, 3 CD]
- Walk Right Back: The Everly Brothers on Warner Bros. [(1993), Warner Brothers, 2 CD]
- Original British Hit Singles [(1994), Ace]
- Heartaches and Harmonies [(1994), Rhino]
- All-Time Original Hits [(1999), Rhino]
Fabian (1943 )
- This Is Fabian! [(1959), Ace]
- The Best of Fabian [(1995), Varese]
The Falcons
- The Definitive Falcons Collection: The Complete Recordings [195663, History of Soul, 4CD], A
The Five Keys
- Dream On [195960, Charly], B+
- The Aladdin Years [(1991), EMI America]
- Golden Classics [(1993), Collectables]
The "5" Royales [19521965]
- Monkey Hips and Rice [195262, Rhino, 2CD], A
- Apollo Sessions [(1995), Collectables]
- All Righty! The Apollo Recordings [(1999), Westside]
The Flamingos [1952 ]
- The Best of the Flamingos [195361, Rhino], B
- The Complete Chess Masters Plus [(1997), Chess]
Frankie Ford (1939 )
- Sea Cruise: The Very Best of Frankie Ford [(1998), Music Club]
- Let's Take a Sea Cruise [(1999), Edsel]
- Ooh-Wee Baby! The Best of Frankie Ford [Westwide]
The Four Freshmen [1956 ]
- Capitol Collectors Series [(1991), Capitol]
Connie Francis (1938 )
- 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: The Best of Connie Francis [195762, Polydor], A
- The Very Best of Connie Francis [(1986), Polygram]
- White Sox, Pink Lipstick ... and Stupid Cupid [(1993), Bear Family]
- Kissin', Twistin', Goin' Where the Boys Are [(1996), Bear Family]
- Italian Collection, Vol. 1 [(1997), Polygram]
- Italian Collection, Vol. 2 [(1997), Polygram]
Billy Fury (194183)
- 40th Anniversary Anthology [(1998), Deram]
- The Sound of Fury: 40th Anniversary [(2000), Decca, 2 CD]
The Gaylords [1956 ]
- The Best of the Gaylords: The Mercury Years [(1996), Mercury]
Paul Gayten (192091)
- Chess King of New Orleans [(1989), Chess]
- w/Annie Laurie, Dave Bartholomew, Roy Brown: Regal Records in New Orleans [194951, Specialty], B+(**)
Charlie Gracie (1936 )
- The Best of Charlie Gracie: 19561958 [Cameo Parkway] [195658, ABKCO], A
Bonnie Guitar (19242019)
- Dark Moon [(1991), Bear Family]
Bill Haley (192581)
- From the Original Master Tapes [195456, MCA], A
- 20th Century Masters -The Millennium Collection: The Best of Bill Haley and His Comets [195456, MCA], A
- The Best of Bill Haley and the Comets [(1999), Music Club]
Roy Hamilton (192969)
- Anthology [195362, Collectables, 2 CD], B+
- Golden Classics [(1991), Collectables]
- You'll Never Walk Alone / Golden Boy [(1999), Collectables]
Wynonie Harris (191569)
- Everybody Boogie! [1945, Delmark], A
- The Chronological Wynonie Harris 19451947 [194547, Classics]
- Rockin' the Blues [194450, Proper, 4 CD], A
- Bloodshot Eyes: The Best of Wynonie Harris [194754, Rhino], A
- Women, Whiskey and Fish Tails [195257, Ace]
- Good Rockin' Tonight [(1990), Charly]
Wilbert Harrison (192994)
- Greatest Classic R&B Hits [(1989), Grudge]
- Kansas City [(1992), Relic]
Dale Hawkins (1938 )
- Oh! Suzy Q: The Best of Dale Hawkins [(1995), Chess], B+
- Rock 'n' Roll Tornado [(1998), Ace]
Ronnie Hawkins (1935 )
- The Best of Ronnie Hawkins and His Band [(1990), Rhino]
- The Roulette Years [(1995), Sequel]
Screamin' Jay Hawkins (19292000)
- I Put a Spell on You [1969, Epic]
- Voodoo Jive: The Best of Screamin' Jay Hawkins [(1990), Rhino]
- Cow Fingers and Mosquito Pie [(1991), Epic]
Clarence "Frogman" Henry (19372024)
- Ain't Got No Home: The Best of Clarence "Frogman" Henry [195664, MCA], A
Chuck Higgins (1924 )
- Pachuko Hop [195456, Specialty]
The Hilltoppers
- P.S. I Love You: The Best of the Hilltoppers [(1994), Varese]
Buddy Holly (193659)
- From the Original Master Tapes [195658, MCA], A
- The Definitive Collection [195658, Geffen/Decca/Chronicles], A
- The Buddy Holly Collection: 50 Classic Recordings [195459, MCA, 2 CD], A
The Hollywood Flames [19521959]
- The Hollywood Flames [195259, Specialty]
Joe Houston
- Cornbread and Cabbage Greens [195256, Specialty], A
- Blows Crazy! [195163, Ace], B+
The Impacts
- Desert Island Treasures [196365, Bacchus]
The Isley Brothers [1954 ]
- Shout: The RCA Sessions [195960, RCA], B+
- The Isley Brothers Story, Vol. 1: Rockin' Soul [195968, Rhino], A
- Get Into Something [1969, T-Neck]
- Givin' It Back [1971, Epic/Legacy], B+
- The Best of the Isley Brothers [196972, Buddah, 2 LP], A
- 3 + 3 [1973, Epic/Legacy], A
- Live It Up [1974, Epic/Legacy], B
- The Heat Is On [1975, T-Neck], B+
- Go For Your Guns [1977, T-Neck], B
- The Isley Brothers Story, Vol. 2: The T-Neck Years [196985, Rhino, 2 CD]
- Beautiful Ballads, Volume 2 [197285, Epic/Legacy], B+(**)
- Shout and Twist with Rudolph, Ronald and O'Kelly [(1993), Ace]
- It's Your Thing: The Story of the Isley Brothers [195996, Columbia/Legacy, 3 CD], A
- The Essential Isley Brothers [195996, Epic/Legacy, 2 CD], A
- The Definitive Collection [19592005, Hip-O], B
Bullmoose Jackson (191989)
- Badman Jackson That's Me [(1995), Charly], B
Jan and Dean [19581966]
- Jan and Dean's Golden Hits [195962, Liberty], C+
- Jan and Dean Take Linda Surfin' [1963, Liberty], B+(*)
- Surf City and Other Swingin' Cities [1963, Liberty], B
- Drag City [1963, Liberty], A
- Dead Man's Curve / The New Girl in School [1964, Liberty], B
- The Little Old Lady From Pasadena [1964, Liberty], A
- Ride the Wild Surf [1964, Liberty], B
- Jan and Dean's Pop Symphony No. One [1966, Liberty], B
- Drag City / Jan and Dean's Pop Symphony No. One [196366, One Way], B
- Folk 'n Roll [1966, Liberty], C
- Filet of Soul [1966, Liberty], B
- Filet of Soul Redux: The Rejected Master Recordings [1966, Omnivore], B
- Anthology Album [196366, United Artists, 2 LP], A
- Gotta Take That One Last Ride [196366, United Artists, 2 LP], A+
Little Willie John (193768)
- Fever: The Best of Little Willie John [(1993), Rhino], A
Ella Johnson (1923 )
- w/Buddy Johnson: Say Ella [194257, Jukebox Lil], B+
Buddy Knox (193399)
- The Best of Buddy Knox [(1990), Rhino]
Jerry Lee Lewis (19352022)
- Jerry Lee Lewis [1958, Sun], B+(***)
- The Killer Keys of Jerry Lee Lewis [195660, Sun], B+(***)
- The Golden Cream of Country [195663, Sun], B
- A Taste of Country [195663, Sun], B+(***)
- Original Sun Greatest Hits [195663, Rhino], A+
- Rare Tracks [195663, Rhino], A
- The Essential Jerry Lee Lewis: The Sun Years [195663, Legacy, 2CD], A
- Up Through the Years: 19581963 [195863, Bear Family]
- Classic [195663, Bear Family, 8CD]
- Live at the Star Club [1964, Rhino], A
- The Greatest Live Show on Earth [1964, Smash], A
- Country Songs for City Folks [1965, Smash], B+(**)
- By Request: More of the Greatest Live Show on Earth [1966, Smash], B+(**)
- Soul My Way [1967, Smash], B+(**)
- Another Place, Another Time [1968, Smash], B+(***)
- Killer: The Mercury Years, Vol. 1 (19631968) [196368, Mercury]
- w/Linda Gail Lewis: Together [1969, Smash], B+(*)
- She Still Comes Around (To Love What's Left of Me) [1969, Smash], B+(**)
- Sings the Country Music Hall of Fame Hits, Vol. 1 [1969, Smash], B+(***)
- Sings the Country Music Hall of Fame Hits, Vol. 2 [1969, Smash], B+(**)
- She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye [1970, Mercury], B+(***)
- Live at the International, Las Vegas [1970, Mercury], B+(***)
- The Killer Live (19641970) [196470, Hip-O Select, 3CD], A
- There Must Be More to Love Than This [1971, Mercury], B+(**)
- Touching Home [1971, Mercury], B+(**)
- Would You Take Another Chance on Me? [1971, Mercury], B+(**)
- The "Killer" Rocks On [1972, Mercury], B+(**)
- Who's Gonna Play This Old Piano? [1972, Mercury], B+(**)
- Killer: The Mercury Years, Vol. 2 (19691972) [196972, Mercury]
- Sometimes a Memory Ain't Enough [1973, Mercury], B+(*)
- The Session . . . Recorded in London With Great Artists [1973, Mercury], B+(***)
- Southern Roots: Back Home in Memphis [1973, Mercury], B+(***)
- I-40 Country [1974, Mercury], B+(*)
- Boogie Woogie Country Man [1975, Mercury], B+(*)
- Odd Man In [1975, Mercury], B+(**)
- Country Class [1976, Mercury], B+(*)
- Country Memories [1977, Mercury], B+(***)
- Jerry Lee Keeps Rockin' [1977, Mercury], B+(*)
- Killer: The Mercury Years, Vol. 3 (19731977) [197377, Mercury]
- Killer Country [196377, Mercury], B+
- Jerry Lee Lewis [1979, Elektra], B+(**)
- The Knox Phillips Sessions: The Unreleased Recordings [1970, Time Life], A
- When Two Worlds Collide [1980, Elektra], B+(*)
- Killer Country [1980, Elektra], B+(**)
- All Killer No Filler: The Jerry Lee Lewis Anthology [195680, Rhino, 2 CD], A
- The Definitive Collection [195781, Hip-O/Chronicles], A
- Live From Austin TX [1983, New West], A
- Young Blood [1995, Sire], B+(*)
- 20 Classic Hits [(1986), Original Sounds]
- Rare and Rockin': Original Sun Recordings [(1987), Charly]
- Rockin' My Life Away [1989, Tomato], A
- The Locust Years . . . and the Return to the Promised Land [(1994), Bear Family, 8CD]
- Last Man Standing [2006, Artists First], B+(**)
- Mean Old Man [2010, Verve Forecast], B+(*)
- Rock and Roll Time [2014, Vanguard], B+(**)
Smiley Lewis (191366)
- I Hear You Knocking: The Best of Smiley Lewis [195056, Capitol], B+
Jimmy Liggins (192283)
- Jimmy Liggins and His Drops of Joy [194753, Specialty], A
- Jimmy Liggins and His Drops of Joy: Vol. 2: Rough Weather Blues [194753, Specialty], A
Joe Liggins (191587)
- Joe Liggins and the Honeydrippers [195054, Specialty], A
- Joe Liggins and the Honeydrippers: Vol. 2: Dripper's Boogie [195054, Specialty], B+(***)
Little Anthony and the Imperials [1958 ]
- The Best of Little Anthony and the Imperials [(1989), Rhino], A
Little Richard (19352020)
- Here's Little Richard [1957, Specialty], B+(**)
- The Georgia Peach [195557, Specialty], A
- 18 Greatest Hits [195563, Rhino], A
- Shag On Down by the Union Hall, Vol. 2 [195564, Specialty], B+
- Get Down With It: The Okeh Sessions [1966, Epic/Legacy], B+
Darlene Love (1941 )
- The Best of Darlene Love [196275, Abkco]
- The Sound of Love: The Very Best of Darlene Love [196275, Phil Spector/Legacy], B+(**)
- So Much Love: A Darlene Love Anthology 19581998 [195898, Ace]
Nellie Lutcher (19152007)
- The Best of Nellie Lutcher [194751, Capitol], B+(**)
- Nellie Lutcher and Her Rhythm [(1996), Bear Family, 4CD]
Frankie Lymon (194268)
- The Best of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers [195660, Rhino], A
- The Very Best of Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers [195660, Rhino], A
Johnny Maestro
- The Best of Johnny Maestro [195885, Shout! Factory], B
The Marcels
- The Best of the Marcels [(1990), Rhino]
Bobby Marchan (193099)
- Clown Jewels: The Masters 195675 [195675, Westside]
- There's Something on Your Mind: The Greatest Hits [196072, Fuel], B+(**)
Janis Martin (1940 )
- The Female Elvis: Complete Recordings 195560 [195560, Bear Family], B
Marvin and Johnny
- Flipped Out [(1992), Specialty]
Big Maybelle (192472)
- The Okeh Sessions [195255, Charly]
- The Complete Okeh Sessions, 19521955 [195255, Epic/Okeh/Legacy]
- Candy! [195657, Savoy]
- The Last of Big Maybelle [1972, Muse], B+
- Big Maybelle [(1988), Savoy]
Percy Mayfield (192084)
- Poet of the Blues [195054, Specialty], A
- Vol. 2: Memory Pain [195057, Specialty], B+(***)
- His Tangerine and Atlantic Sides [196368, Rhino Handmade]
Clyde McPhatter (193272)
- Deep Sea Ball: The Best of Clyde McPhatter [195659, Atlantic], A
- Forgotten Angel [195364, 32 Jazz, 2 CD], A
Mickey and Sylvia [19561965]
- Love Is Strange and Other Hits [195660, RCA]
The Moonglows [1951 ]
- Their Greatest Hits: The Chess 50th Anniversary Collection [195459, MCA/Chess], A
Rick Nelson (194085)
- The Legendary Masters Series, Volume 1 [195760, EMI America], A
- The Best of Rick Nelson, Volume 2 [195762, EMI America], A
- Garden Party [1972, MCA]
- Greatest Hits [195772, Capitol], A
- The Best of the Later Years 19631975 [196375, Ace]
- 19691976 [196976, Edsel]
- Stay Young: The Epic Recordings [(1993), Epic/Legacy]
- Rockin' with Ricky [(1996), Ace]
- The Best of Ricky Nelson: Teenage Idol [(2000), Castle]
- Legacy [(2000), Capitol, 4 CD]
Art Neville (19372019)
- His Specialty Recordings: 195658 [195658, Specialty], A
Roy Orbison (193688)
- The Sun Years [195658, Rhino]
- Lonely and Blue [1960, Monument/Legacy], B
- Crying [1962, Monument/Legacy], B
- In Dreams [1963, Monument/Legacy], B+(**)
- 16 Biggest Hits [196064, Monument/Legacy], A
- The Monument Singles: A Sides (19601964) [196064, Monument/Legacy], A
- For the Lonely: 18 Greatest Hits [195665, Rhino], A
- Mystery Girl [1988, Virgin], B
- The Essential Roy Orbison [195688, Monument/Legacy, 2 CD], B+(**)
The Orioles [19481957]
- Sing Their Greatest Hits [194854, Collectables], B+(**)
- For Collectors Only [194857, Collectables, 3CD], B+(**)
The Paragons
- The Paragons Meet the Jesters [1959, Collectables]
Mike Pedicin (1917 )
- Jive Medicin [195557, Bear Family]
Carl Perkins (193298)
- Original Sun Greatest Hits [195457, Rhino], A
- Up Through the Years, 195457 [195457, Bear Family]
- The Classic Carl Perkins [195462, Bear Family, 5 CD]
- Jive After Five: The Best of Carl Perkins, 19581978 [195878, Rhino]
- Silver Eagle Cross Country Presents Live: Carl Perkins [1983, Silver Eagle]
- Honky Tonk Gal: Rare and Unissued Sun Masters [(1989), Rounder]
- The Definitive Collection [(1998), Charly, 2 CD]
Esther Phillips (193584)
- Esther Phillips Sings [1966, Atlantic], B
- Burnin': Live at Freddie Jett's Pied Piper, L.A. [1970, Atlantic], B+(**)
- Confessin' the Blues [196670, Atlantic], A
- The Best of Esther Phillips [196270, Rhino, 2CD], A
- From a Whisper to a Scream [1972, Columbia]
- Black-Eyed Blues [1973, Kudu], A
- What a Diff'rence a Day Makes [1975, Columbia]
- Jazz Moods: Hot [197275, Epic/Legacy], B+
- Home Is Where the Hate Is: The Kudu Years 19711977 [197177, Raven]
- The Essential Esther Phillips: The Kudu Years [197177, Legacy, 2CD], A
- Fa-Fa-Fa (Sad Song): 1984 / New York City [1984, Jazzwerkstatt], B+(*)
The Platters [1953 ]
- The Very Best of the Platters [195560, Mercury], A
- 20th Century Masters [The Millennium Collection: The Best of the Platters] [195561, Mercury], A
- The Magic Touch: An Anthology [195563, Mercury, 2CD]
- Enchanted: The Best of the Platters [195667, Rhino], A
Johnny Powers
- Long Blond Hair [(1992), Norton], B
Elvis Presley (193577)
- Sunrise [195355, RCA, 2 CD]
- The Sun Sessions CD [195456, RCA], A
- w/Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins: The Million Dollar Quartet [1956, RCA], B+
- Elvis Presley [1956, RCA], A+
- Elvis [1956, RCA], A
- Elvis 56 [1956, RCA], B+
- Loving You [1957, RCA], A
- Christmas Album [1957, RCA]
- Elvis' Golden Records [(1958)]
- For LP Fans Only [1959, RCA]
- A Date with Elvis [1959, RCA]
- 50,000,000 Elvis Fans Can't Be Wrong: Elvis' Golden Records, Vol. 2 [(1959)]
- The King of Rock 'n' Roll: The Complete 50's Masters [195358, RCA, 5 CD], A
- Elvis Is Back! [1960, RCA], B+
- Elvis' Golden Records, Vol. 3 [(1964), RCA]
- How Great Thou Art [1967, RCA]
- Tiger Man [1968, RCA], A
- Memories: The '68 Comeback Special [1968, RCA, 2 CD], B+
- Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 4 [(1968), RCA]
- Elvis Sings "Flaming Star" [1969, RCA]
- From Elvis in Memphis [1969, RCA]
- The Memphis Record [1969, RCA]
- From Memphis to Vegas / From Vegas to Memphis [1969, RCA]
- Suspicious Minds [1969, RCA, 2 CD], A
- From Nashville to Memphis: The Essential 60's Masters [196069, RCA, 5 CD]
- In Person at the International Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada [1970, RCA]
- Elvis' Worldwide 50 Gold Award Hits, Vol. 1 [(1970), RCA]
- Elvis Country (I'm 10,000 Years Old) [1971, RCA]
- Known Only to Him: Elvis Gospel 19571971 [195771]
- Elvis: Back in Nashville [1971, RCA/Legacy, 4CD], B
- He Touched Me [1972, RCA]
- An Afternoon in the Garden [1972, RCA], B
- The Top Ten Hits [195672, RCA, 2 CD], A
- Close Up [195772, RCA/BMG Heritage, 4 CD], B
- Known Only to Him: Elvis Gospel 19571974 [195774, RCA]
- Elvis: A Legendary Performer, Vol. 1 [(1974), RCA]
- Way Down in the Jungle Room [1976, RCA/Legacy, 2CD], B+(*)
- The Country Side of Elvis [195476, RCA, 2 CD], B+(***)
- 30 #1 Hits [195676, RCA], A
- 2nd to None [195476, RCA], B+
- Walk a Mile in My Shoes: The Essential 70's Masters [197077, RCA, 5 CD]
- Country Classics [(1978), RCA]
- Elvis Sings Leiber and Stoller [(1980), RCA]
- Elvis Christmas Classics [(1982), RCA]
- Elvis' Gold Records, Vol. 5 [(1984), RCA]
- Rocker [(1984), RCA]
- A Valentine Gift for You [(1985), RCA], A
- Reconsider Baby [(1985), RCA]
- The Number One Hits [(1987)]
- The Essential Elvis: The First Movies [(1988), RCA]
- The Essential Elvis, Vol. 3: Hits Like Never Before [(1990), RCA]
- The Great Performances [(1990), RCA], B+
- Blue Christmas [(1992), RCA]
- The Essential Collection [(1995), RCA]
- A Touch of Platinum [(1998), RCA]
- Artist of the Century [(1999), RCA]
- Elvis [(1999), RCA]
Lloyd Price (19332021)
- Lawdy! [195256, Specialty], A
- Vol. 2: Heavy Dreams [195256, Specialty], B+(**)
- 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: The Best of Lloyd Price [195660, MCA], A
- Greatest Hits: The Original ABC-Paramount Recordings [195660, MCA], A
The Prisonaires
- Five Beats Behind Bars [(1979), Charly]
- Just Walkin' in the Rain [(1990), Bear Family]
Red Prysock (192693)
- Rock 'n Roll: The Best of Red Prysock [195457, AVI], B+
- Swingsation [195161, Polygram], B
The Ravens [19461956]
- Old Man River [194750, Savoy], A
- Their Complete National Recordings 19471950 [194750, Savoy Jazz, 3 CD], B+(**)
Cliff Richard (1940 )
- Cliff [1959, Columbia]
- The Rock 'n Roll Years 19581963 [195863, EMI]
- 20 Rock N' Roll Hits [(1979), EMI]
- Cliff Richard and the Shadows [(1984), EMI]
- Real as I Wanna Be [1999, Fine Arts]
- 40th Anniversary Complete [(1999), EMI]
Billy Lee Riley (19332009)
- Classic Recordings, 19561960 [195660, Bear Family, 2 CD]
- Blue Collar Blues [1992, Hightone], B+(**)
- Red Hot: The Best of Billy Lee Riley [(1995), AVI]
Jimmie Rodgers (19332021)
- The Best of Jimmie Rodgers [195762, Rhino]
Chan Romero
- Hippy Hippy Shake [195965, Del-Fi]
Ronny and the Daytonas
- G.T.O.: Best of the Mala Recordings [196466, Sundazed]
Bobby Rydell (1942 )
- The Best of Bobby Rydell: 19591964 [Cameo Parkway] [195964, ABKCO], B+(**)
Doug Sahm (194199)
- San Antonio Rock: The Harlem Recordings 19571961 [195761, Norton], B+(*)
- Doug Sahm With the Sir Douglas Quintet: Rough Edges [1969, Mercury], B+(***)
- Doug Sahm and Band [1973, Atlantic]
- The Sir Douglas Band: Texas Tornado [1973, Atlantic]
- The Best of Doug Sahm and Friends: Atlantic Sessions [1973, Rhino], B
- Groover's Paradise [1974, Warner Brothers], B+
- Live From Austin TX [1975, New West], A
- The Best of Doug Sahm and the Sir Douglas Quintet 19681975 [196875, Mercury], A
- The Best of Doug Sahm (19681975) [196875, Rhino]
- Sir Doug & the Texas Tornados: Texas Rock for Country Rollers [1976, Edsel]
- Hell of a Spell [1979, Takoma], B+(***)
- The Return of the Formerly Brothers [1989, Rykodisc]
- Juke Box Music [1989, Antone's]
- SDQ '98 [1998, Watermelon]
- The Return of Wayne Douglas [(2000), Tornado]
Neil Sedaka (1939 )
- Sings the Hits [1958, RCA, 2 CD]
- Sedaka's Back [1975, Varese]
- The Hungry Years [1975, Varese], B+
- Laughter in the Rain: The Best of Neil Sedaka 19741980 [197480, Varese]
The Shirelles [1958 ]
- The Very Best of the Shirelles [195863, Rhino], A+
- Anthology (19591964) [195964, Rhino]
- The Best of the Shirelles [(1992), Ace]
- 25 All-Time Greatest Hits [(1999), Varese]
Shirley and Lee [19511963]
- The Legendary Masters Series, Vol. 1 [195258, EMI], B+
- Let the Good Times Roll [195259, Ace], B+(***)
- Sweethearts of the Blues [(1997), Bear Family, 4 CD]
Huey "Piano" Smith (19342023)
- Having a Good Time [195758, Ace], A
- Serious Clownin': The History of Huey "Piano" Smith and the Clowns [195660, Rhino], A
- Having a Good Time With Huey "Piano" Smith and His Clowns: The Very Best Of, Volume 1 [195662, Westside]
- This Is . . . Huey "Piano" Smith [195662, Music Club], A
- Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Blues [195662, Hallmark], A
- That'll Get It: Even More of the Best [195662, Westside], B+(**)
Warren Smith (193380)
- The Classic Recordings 19561959 [195659, Bear Family]
- Call of the Wild [195966, Bear Family]
- Uranium Rock: The Best of Warren Smith [(1995), AVI]
The Spaniels
- Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight [1958, Vee-Jay]
- The Very Best of the Spaniels Volume 1: Goodnight Sweetheart Goodnight [195360, Collectables], A
- The Very Best of the Spaniels Volume 2: Stormy Weather [195360, Collectables], B+
- 16 Soulful Serenades [195360, Solid Smoke]
- Goodnight Sweetheart 19531961 [195361, Jasmine, 2CD]
- Golden Hits [(1994), Juke Box Treasures], A
Phil Spector (1941 )
- A Christmas Gift for You [1963, Abkco], B
- Phil Spector's Greatest Hits [195867, Warner/Spector, 2 LP], A
- Back to Mono [195869, Abkco, 4 CD], B
The Spiders [19531957]
- The Imperial Sessions [195457, Bear Family, 2 CD]
Billy Stewart (193770)
- 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: The Best of Billy Stewart [196268, Chess/MCA], B+
- One More Time [195669, Chess], B+
Barrett Strong (1941 )
- 20th Century Masters The Millennium Collection: The Best of Barrett Strong [195961, Motown], B
Allen Toussaint (19382015)
- The Wild Sound of New Orleans [1958, Edsel]
- The Complete Tousan Sessions [195859, Bear Family]
- Southern Nights [1975, Reprise]
- The Allen Toussaint Collection [(1991), Reprise]
- Mr. New Orleans [1995, Charly]
- Connected [1996, NYNO]
- The Bright Mississippi [2008, Nonesuch], A
- American Tunes [20132015, Nonesuch], B+(**)
The Treniers
- They Rock! They Roll! They Swing! The Best of the Treniers [(1995), Legacy/Epic], B
Ike Turner (1931 )
- Trailblazer [195657, Charly]
- The Sun Sessions [195158, Varese Sarabande]
- 19581959 [195859, Paula]
- Blues Kingpins [195261, Capitol/The Right Stuff], B+
- Ike's Instrumentals [195465, Ace]
- River Deep Mountain High [1966, A&M], A
- The Great Rhythm and Blues Sessions [1968, Rhino]
- Ike and Tina Turner: In Person [1969, Minit]
- Ike and Tina Turner: The Hunter [1969, Blue Thumb]
- Ike and Tina Turner: w/Tina Turner: Come Together [1970, Liberty], A
- What You Hear Is What You Get: Live at Carnegie Hall [1971, United Artists], B+(***)
- 'Nuff Said [1971, United Artists], B+(*)
- I Like Ike: The Best of Ike Turner [195172, Rhino], A
- Ike and Tina Turner: w/Tina Turner: Proud Mary: The Best of Ike and Tina Turner [196075, EMI America], A
- Rhythm Rockin' Blues [(1995), Ace]
Big Joe Turner (191185)
- I've Been to Kansas City [194041, Decca]
- w/Pete Johnson: Tell Me Pretty Baby [194749, Arhoolie]
- Jumpin' with Joe: The Complete Aladdin and Imperial Recordings [194750, EMI], B+
- w/Smilin' Smokey Lynn, Big Maceo, H-Bomb Ferguson: Shouting the Blues [194953, Specialty], B+(**)
- The Boss of the Blues [1956, Atlantic]
- Greatest Hits [195158, Atlantic], A
- The Very Best of Big Joe Turner [195159, Rhino], A
- Rhythm and Blues Years [195259, Atlantic], B+(***)
- Things That I Used to Do [1977, Pablo OJC], B+(***)
- w/Milt Jackson, Roy Eldridge: Nobody in Mind [1982, Pablo OJC]
- Big, Bad and Blue: The Big Joe Turner Anthology [193883, Rhino, 3 CD], A
- Joe Turner's Blues [(1998), Topaz]
Ritchie Valens (194159)
- The Ritchie Valens Story [195859, Del-Fi], B
- Rockin' All Night: The Best of Ritchie Valens [(1995), Del Fi]
- The Very Best of Ritchie Valens [(1996), Music Club]
The Videls
- The Very Best of the Videls (Yesterday and Today) [(1996), Taragon]
Gene Vincent (193571)
- The Capitol Collector's Series [195663, Capitol], A
- The Screaming End: The Best of Gene Vinent and His Blue Caps [(1997), Razor & Tie], A
Billy Ward and the Dominoes (1921 )
- Sixty Minute Men: The Best of Billy Ward and the Dominoes [(1993), Rhino], B+
Johnny "Guitar" Watson (193596)
- The Very Best of Johnny "Guitar" Watson [195263, Rhino], B+
- Ain't That a Bitch [1976, Collectables], B+
- A Real Mother for Ya [1977, Collectables], B
- Funk Beyond the Call of Duty [1977, Collectables], B
- Gonna Hit That Highway: The Complete RPM Recordings [(1992), P-Vine, 2 CD]
- The Funk Anthology [197694, Shout! Factory, 2 CD], B
Lenny Welch (1938 )
- Since I Fell for You [(1963), Columbia]
- Anthology (19581966) [195866, Taragon]
Larry Williams (193580)
- Bad Boy [195758, Specialty], B+
Chuck Willis (192858)
- Let's Jump Tonight! The Best of Chuck Willis [195156, Columbia/Legacy], A
- Stroll On: The Chuck Willis Collection [(1994), Razor & Tie], B+
Jackie Wilson (193484)
- The Very Best of Jackie Wilson [195767, Rhino], A
- The Very Best of Jackie Wilson [195772, Ace], A
Link Wray (19292005)
- Rumble: The Best of Link Wray [195879, Rhino], B+(**)
Various Artists
- Beatles Beginnings: Quarrymen One: Skiffle Country Western [192659, Rhythm and Blues], A
- Beatles Beginnings: Quarrymen Two: Rock 'n' Roll [195259, Rhythm and Blues], A
- The Best of Ace Records, Vol. 2: The R&B Hits [195560, Scotti Brothers], A
- The Aladdin Records Story [(1994), Capitol, 2 CD], B+
- Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 19471974, Vol. 1: 19471952 [194752, Atlantic], B+
- Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 19471974, Vol. 2: 19521955 [195255, Atlantic]
- Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 19471974, Vol. 3: 19551958 [195558, Atlantic], A
- Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 19471974, Vol. 4: 19581962 [195862, Atlantic]
- Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 19471974, Vol. 5: 19611965 [196165, Atlantic], A
- Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 19471974, Vol. 6: 19661969 [196669, Atlantic], A
- Atlantic Rhythm and Blues 19471974, Vol. 7: 19691974 [196974, Atlantic]
- The Best of Doo Wop Ballads [(1989), Rhino], A
- The Best of Doo Wop Uptempo [195463, Rhino], A+
- The Best of Excello Records [195466, AVI/Excello], A
- The Best of Excello Records, Vol. 1: Sound of the Swamp [195665, Rhino], A
- The Best of Excello Records, Vol. 2: Southern Rhythm 'n' Rock [195466, Rhino], A
- The Best of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Volume 1 [(1988), Rhino], A
- The Best of New Orleans Rhythm and Blues, Volume 2 [(1988), Rhino], A
- The Brill Building Sound [(1993), Era, 4 CD], A
- Chess Rhythm and Roll [194767, Chess, 4 CD], B+
- Creole Kings of New Orleans [195058, Specialty], A+
- Creole Kings of New Orleans: Volume Two [19602058, Specialty], A
- Crescent City Soul: The Sound of New Orleans [194774, Capitol, 4 CD]
- Keb Darge and Little Edith's Legendary Wild Rockers [195864, BBE], B+(**)
- Keb Darge and Little Edith's Legendary Wild Rockers 3 [195666, BBE], B+(***)
- Keb Darge and Little Edith's Legendary Wild Rockers 4 [(2014), BBE]
- The Dawn of Doo-Wop [194052, Proper]
- The Doo Wop Box [194887, Rhino, 4 CD], A
- Excello Story, Vol. 3: 19571961 [195761, Hip-O]
- Excello Vocal Groups [195560, Excello], B+(***)
- The First Rock and Roll Record [191656, Famous Flames, 3CD], A
- Get Hot or Go Home: Vintage RCA Rockabilly '56-'59 [195659, Country Music Foundation]
- Get With the Beat: The Mar-Vel' Masters [(1989), Rykodisc]
- Gettin' Funky: The Birth of New Orleans R&B [194150, Proper, 4CD], B+
- The Golden Era of Rock 'n' Roll 19541963 [195463, Hip-O, 3CD], A
- The Golden Age of American Rock 'n' Roll, Vol. 3 [195463, Ace]
- Groove 'n' Grind: '50s and '60s Dance Hits [195767, Rhino], A
- Ham Hocks and Cornbread: The Pounding, Pulsating Roots of Rock 'n' Roll [194552, JSP, 4 CD], B+(**)
- Highlights From the Mercury Blues 'n' Rhythm Story [194555, Mercury/Chronicles], A
- Hot Rods and Custom Classics [(1999), Rhino, 4 CD]
- The Kings and Queens of Ace [(1997), Ace]
- The King's Record Collection, Volume 1 [194656, Hip-O], A
- The King's Record Collection, Volume 2 [(1998), Hip-O], B+
- Land of 1000 Dances: The Ultimate Compendium of Hit Dances 19581965 [195865, Ace]
- Let the Good Times Roll: 20 of New Orleans' Finest R&B Classics 19491966 [194966, Capitol]
- Loud, Fast and Out of Control [(1999), Rhino, 4 CD], B+
- The Mercury Blues 'n' Rhythm Story 19451955 [194555, Mercury/Chronicles, 8CD], B+(***)
- Meteor Rockabillies [(1993), Ace]
- Modern Vocal Groups, Vol. 1 [(1999), Ace]
- Modern Vocal Groups, Vol. 2 [(1999), Ace]
- Modern Vocal Groups, Volume 3 [194955, Ace], B
- Modern Vocal Groups, Vol. 4 [195456, Ace], B+(*)
- New Millennium Doo Wop Party [195461, Rhino], A+
- New Millennium Rock 'n' Roll Party [195459, Rhino], A
- New Orleans Party Classics [195591, Rhino], B+
- Night Train to Nashville: Music City Rhythm & Blues 19451970 [194669, CMF/Lost Highway, 2 CD], A
- The Only Doo-Wop Collection You'll Ever Need [195465, Shout! Factory, 2 CD], A
- The R&B Box: 30 Years of Rhythm and Blues [194474, Rhino, 6 CD], A+
- Rarest Rockabilly and Hillbilly Boogie: The Best of Ace Rockabilly [(1991), Ace]
- Risque Rhythm: Nasty 50's R&B [(1991), Rhino], A
- Rock 'n' Roll Fever! The Wildest From Specialty [195659, Specialty], B+(**)
- Rock 'n' Roll Party: Volume 1: The Early '50's [194756, RCA], B+(**)
- Rock, Rhythm and Doo Wop: The Greatest Songs From Early Rock 'n' Roll [(2002), Rhino, 3 CD]
- Rock This Town: Rockabilly Hits, Vol. 1 [(1991), Rhino], A
- Rock This Town: Rockabilly Hits, Vol. 2 [(1991), Rhino], A
- Rockabilly Stars, Vol. 1 [(1981), Columbia]
- Rockabilly Stars, Vol. 2 [(1990), Columbia]
- Rockabilly Stars, Vol. 3 [(1992), Columbia]
- The Roots of British Rock [195662, Sire, 2 LP], A
- The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll 19461954 [194654, Hip-O, 3CD], A
- The Roots of Rock'n Roll [194857, Savoy], B+
- The SAR Records Story [195965, Abkco, 2 CD]
- The Scepter Records Story [(1992), Capricorn, 3 CD]
- Shakin' Time [(1996), Buffalo Pop]
- Rip It Up: The Best of Specialty Records [194658, Craft], A
- Specialty Records Greatest Hits [194658, Specialty], A
- The Speciality Story [194464, Speialty, 5CD], A
- Spotlite on Hull Records, Volume 1 [(1994), Collectables], B
- Stompin' at the Savoy: The Original Indie-Label [194461, Savoy Jazz, 4 CD], B+(**)
- Sun Records: 25 Red-Hot Rockabilly Classics [(2002), Varese]
- The Sun Records Collection [(1994), Rhino, 3 CD], B+
- Sun Story [(1987), Rhino], A
- Swing Baby Swing! [194751, Music Club], B+
- The Ultimate College Party: 50s and 60s Party Anthems [195362, Jasmine, 2CD], A
- Whistle Bait! 25 Rockabilly Rave-Ups [195559, Columbia/Epic/Legacy], A
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